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HR Tech Outlook | Monday, January 02, 2023
Social belonging is an essential human need, hand wired into our DNA.
FREMONT, CA: The relationship between belonging and engagement is especially strong for historically underrepresented groups. Due to the increasing diversity of the workforce, employers cannot ignore social belonging.
Why is belonging so important for diversity and inclusion?
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Depending on personal traits, the type of underrepresented group a person belongs to, and the type of group they belong to, one person may feel more belonging at their workplace than another.
Making efforts to promote belonging has been shown to impact whether or not a person feels they belong significantly and their job performance. Inclusion of belonging should therefore be part of a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.
Why diversity and inclusion are not enough?
Almost all organizations deal with diversity and inclusion regularly. Organizations have increasingly recognized that a diverse workforce is necessary to keep up with changing demographics and customer demands. In recent years, CEOs have talked a lot about the idea that "our workforce should reflect our customers."
Best practices for diversity, inclusion, and belonging feedback programs
Align: Ensure the organization has a common preservative on why DIBs are important for success and culture.
Listen: Discover the experiences of key talent segments and diverse populations across the organization.
Inform: Take stock of what's working and not, and look for ways to strengthen your DIBs program.
Enable: Develop inclusive work practices with teams and leaders. Make it easy for them to access the team's feedback so they can own it.
Check-in: It is important to quantify progress, correct course, and recognize and celebrate each other's achievements.
Belonging plays a significant role in building a culture that emphasizes inclusive practices. We are having a unifying conversation in which everyone has a role to play and can contribute to the conversation's success.
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